Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 697155

Ruddy Copper
Lycaena rubidus

Observation date: July 12, 2008
Submitted by: hjbarkey9
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: Butterfly was flying along the tops of weeds and wildflowers. The day was sunny and in the 70's with no wind. The area consists of heavily wooded pine and aspen forest with some open meadows. The elevation is 8500 ft.
Status: Resident
Verified by: mikefisher
Verified date: July 21, 2012
Coordinator notes: Correctly identified by the submitter. This is a male.
Checklist region(s): United States, Colorado, Park County